Data Manager

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

SAHMRI is seeking a Data Manager to implement and conduct data management duties for the ASPIRE registry, an observational longitudinal study of radiotherapy patients. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) on a fixed-term contract until June 2027, located at SAHMRI in Adelaide, reporting to the Registry Project Manager.

You will collect, enter and manage data across sites, with emphasis on data integrity and quality.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in health sciences or other relevant discipline and/or Enrolled Nursing Advanced Diploma and/or extensive experience in data management.
• Demonstrated experience in data management methods
• Expertise in Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of IT systems to support health research
• Understanding of data classification techniques and data management practices, particularly involving patient identifiable datasets
• Previous experience within the oncology field required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and under limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry, data cleansing and analysis
• Liaise with medical, nursing, allied health teams and participants to obtain patient data for the registry
• Assist in the preparation of registry project reports
• Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools, systems and organisational data collection and analysis
• Identify and manage initiatives to improve data integrity and expand data capture
• Ensure data collection and management adhere to the Framework for Australian Clinical Quality Registries

Job description

• Employment type: PTC - Part-time Contract

Part-Time (0.6 FTE)| Fixed Term Contract until June 2027

The Data Manager is responsible for the implementation and conduct of data management duties for the Australian Particle Therapy Clinical Quality Registry (ASPIRE). ASPIRE is an observational, longitudinal study of paediatric, adolescent, young adult and rare adult tumour patients from a select group of tumour streams treated with radiotherapy.

The Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research (ABCPTR) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Data Manager to join our research team physically located at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).

Reporting to the Registry Project Manager the position will work closely with various sites and institutions collecting, entering and managing data for the registry.

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete data entry, data cleansing and analysis
• Liaise with medical, nursing, allied health teams and participants to obtain patient data for the registry
• Assist in the preparation of registry project reports
• Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools, systems and organisational data collection and analysis
• Identify and manage initiatives to improve data integrity and expand data capture
• Ensure data collection and management adhere to the Framework for Australian Clinical Quality Registries

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• A relevant degree in in health sciences or other relevant discipline and/or Enrolled Nursing Advanced Diploma and/or extensive experience in data management.
• Demonstrated experience in data management methods
• Expertise in Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of IT systems to support health research
• Understanding of data classification techniques and data management practices, particularly involving patient identifiable datasets
• Previous experience within the oncology field required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and under limited direction.

Special Requirements

Some out of hours work may be required

Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Police Checks will be required.

As a not-for-profit organisation, ABCPTR employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900, helping you reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

Applications close: Sunday 22 nd November

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

This position is based with the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research; however, applications will be managed through the SAHMRI careers website.

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.

(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)